About Us

Since its establishment in 1990, the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program has funded scholarships to STEM students and career changers for the purpose of providing quality mathematics and science education to high-need school districts across the United States.  The program has grown to also incorporate research into STEM education practices. The program is overseen by the National Science Foundation and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Here at MSU, we currently have an active project recruiting specifically for the physical sciences and mathematics in rural secondary schools.  To be considered for a Noyce scholarship, a student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, be enrolled and of Junior class standing at the start of the award term, have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be majoring in one of the physical sciences or mathematics.

Students may receive up to three years of Noyce scholarship support.  For each year of support received, the recipient agrees to teach for two years in a high-need school district. If the recipient does not satisfy the teaching requirement, the scholarship reverts to a loan that must be repaid to the University.

Benefits for Scholarship Recipients

As a Student at MSU:

• Up to three years of scholarship support.  For each year received, the student agrees to teach for two years in a high-need school district.
• Up to the full direct cost of attendance annually, dependent on whether the student receives any other scholarships or financial aid.  The Noyce scholarship will not exceed the cost of attendance.
• Optional funding to conduct original STEM research with an MSU faculty member while enrolled at the university.
• Specialized training from Noyce project personnel in teaching in rural environments, use of AI generative tools, and cross-disciplinary thinking to foster lesson plan design.
• Opportunities to engage in STEM public outreach activities.

Once Scholars are Teachers:

• Up to $500 in funds to purchase classroom supplies.
• Monthly online support meetings for teacher alumni, with honoraria paid for attendance per meeting.
• Opportunities to network with program officers and other STEM educators at the annual Noyce Summit in Washington, DC.